A patient comes into the ED with an opioid overdose. The nurse knows that Naloxone (Narcan) has an onset of 2 minutes. Rapid administration of naloxone can result in acute narcotic abstinence syndrome. The symptoms of acute narcotic abstinence syndrome are Group of answer choices Dizziness, tinnitus, hearing loss Right upper quadrant pain and liver […]

An adult patient is being evaluated for secondary causes of hypertension due to resistant blood pressure and an onset of high blood pressure at an earlier age. He reports no family history of hypertension. Which of the following mechanisms can cause secondary hypertension? Group of answer choices Increased secretion of insulin Elevated aldosterone levels Increase […]

A client with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and squared Immunodeficiency (AES) is placed on reverse isolation for neutropenia Which comment was made by the client regarding further discussion with the s Currently Selected; B Reverse isolation protects me from outside infections.” B “Everyone is wearing a mask to keep from spreading my germs to others. […]

A client presents to the emergency department with gastrointestinal bleeding and is transferred to the intensive care unit. The client had a recent blood clot and has been taking warfarin. In completing the client’s medication history, what assessment finding is a possible explanation for the bleeding? Currently Selected: • Went out to dinner last night […]

Combined oral contraceptives should not be initiated within the first 21 days postpartum because: A- they may interfere with lactation B- they may delay uterine shrinkage C- their use is associated with an increased risk of venous thromboembolism D- they may potentially worsen postpartum depression

A paitent is admitted for symptoms of acute coronary syndrome. You determine that a nitroglycerin drip is indicated for his chest pain. What medication must you make sure he is not taking before writing this order

Prone positioning has been shown to be beneficial as part of many treatment protocols and medical procedures. Write a six to eight sentence evaluation of the benefits and any potential risks associated with prone positioning. Which specific assigned Visible Body activities for this module were most relevant to understanding the impact of prone positioning, and […]

21. A nurse is completing discharge teaching with a client who will return home on three new medications for management of a newly diagnosed chronic disease. The client states, “This is all too much. I am going to get sick and end up in the hospital again.”

The continuum of care includes three levels: primary, secondary, and tertiary care. Many patients receive care at all three levels at some point in their life. Step 1: Imagine a fictional patient and provide examples of health care they might receive at the primary, and secondary levels. Step 2: Comment on a classmate’s post with […]

when analyzing workplace drug test results, the MRI concluded there was a positive result for substance from in the patient’s body at the time of collection. After speaking with the patient, the MRI concluded that levels were considered therapeutic. What does that mean